Strawberry Basil Shortcakes

Few desserts can highlight the natural sweetness and flavor of fresh strawberries better than Strawberry Shortcake. Adding just a hint of basil both to the flaky biscuits and the juicy strawberries gives this iconic dessert an added level of sophistication, moving the flavor from solely sweet, to sweet, aromatic, and herbal.

AmountMakes 1 dozen shortcakes.

Ingredients & Tools
Instructions

Ingredients

1/4 teaspoon + 6 drops Treatology Flavor Extracts Kit, 8-Piece Food Flavoring
1/3 cup milk
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup + 2-4 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) cold butter, cut into 1/4 inch pieces
1 egg
1 quart sliced fresh strawberries
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

Tools
Scoop-it Measuring Cups
Scoop-it Measuring Spoons
knife or other cutting utensil
Cookie Pan
medium bowl
Mixing spoon

Instructions

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Preheat oven to 425º F.
Stir 1/4 teaspoon Fresh Basil Flavor into milk.
In bowl of food processor fitted with steel blade, place flour, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, baking powder and salt; pulse to combine. Add butter; pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add flavored milk and egg; pulse until mixture is moistened and sticks together.
Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface. Knead gently 8 to 10 times. Roll out dough to 1/2-inch thickness; cut with desired cutter dipped in flour. Place on cookie pan. Re-roll dough scraps to make additional biscuits.
Bake 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from cookie pan to cooling grid. Cool.
Meanwhile, combine sliced strawberries and remaining 2-4 tablespoons sugar in medium bowl; let stand at room temperature 10-15 minutes or until juices begin to form. Stir in remaining 6 drops Fresh Basil Flavor; refrigerate until ready to use, at least 30 minutes.
In medium bowl, whip cream and confectioners' sugar with electric mixer on high speed until soft peaks form. Cut shortcakes in half horizontally; fill with strawberries. Serve with whipped cream.